Kindness-Driven Kitchen Assistant for Care Homes

HC-One; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS/PVG

Free uniform

28 days annual leave

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant for our care homes. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, follow recipes, maintain hygiene, and support residents with dignity and kindness every day.

Experience in kitchens is welcome; NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation is preferred or a willingness to work towards it. You’ll work under a Chef or Cook and join a supportive team focused on high-quality care.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or willingness to work towards it
• Some kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and record information accurately
• Patience, respect and genuine kindness when interacting with Residents or co-workers
• Safeguarding training is expected and necessary to perform this role

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation under direction of Chef or Cook
• Serve meals with warmth and respect in a timely manner
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene of equipment and surfaces
• Monitor and record food storage temperatures
• Assist with stock rotation and proper storage of ingredients
• Demonstrate safe equipment use to new team members
• Wash up and keep the kitchen tidy after busy periods
• Contribute to residents' comfort and dignity in every action

Skills

Kitchen experience

Safe food handling

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

HC-One is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant for our care homes. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, follow recipes, maintain hygiene, and support residents with dignity and kindness every day.

Experience in kitchens is welcome; NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation is preferred or a willingness to work towards it. You’ll work under a Chef or Cook and join a supportive team focused on high-quality care.